(Akiit.com) The death of preeminent historian and race scholar, John Hope Franklin, made a life-long contribution to helping America understand the legacies of slavery and racial vestiges that have been carried forward that still makes race the most entrenched socio-economic-political issue of our society. John Hope Franklin’s life’s work was ...
(Akiit.com) More than half of all insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic health problems. 51 percent of American children and adults were taking one or more prescription drugs for a chronic condition, up from 50 percent the previous four years and 47 percent in 2001. Most of ...
(Akiit.com) In a few weeks the family and I shall be going on vacation… Been a while so I will enjoy my time away from home… Hopefully we can visit Disney Land as I know my daughters will get a kick out of playing with Mickey Mouse, etc… So I ...
(Akiit.com) Last week New York’s Black Governor David Paterson and legislative leaders reached agreement to ease anti-drug laws which were among the harshest in the nation. Not only were the laws harsh but they were draconian to the point of being both racist and evil. The laws were passed in ...
(Akiit.com) They say†the foreclosure mess “was caused by government meddling in the business affairs of private banks which forced them to loan to unqualified minority home buyers.†Watch the nation’s cable networks and they’ll have you believing that the mortgage debacle is the fault of dark-skinned people from the ...
(Akiit.com) Memphis, TN — Urban Radio Group LLC announces the launch of their new website and service Gospel Radio Spots (www.gospelradiospots.com). Gospel Radio Spots is a full-service voice-over production company dedicated to enhancing the brand image of churches and ministries through voice overs and audio production specifically targeting the Christian ...
(Akiit.com) The tragedy of four police officers being shot on a routine traffic stop in Oakland, California, over the weekend, offered a set of circumstances that we all must face up to at some point in our society. Four people died (three officers) and a fourth officer is on life ...
(Akiit.com) The third year Senator from Illinois pulled no punches in 2007 when he wrote that “the long march†toward justice and equality is far from over. Then Senator Barack Obama wrote the punchy words in the introduction to the National Urban League’s hard hitting annual State of Black America ...
(Akiit.com) To my surprise it’s been cold around here… Also raining constantly as I yearn for the sun once again… Yes being able to play outside while getting a tan… A little on the pale side at this time… I see that the neighbor house seems to be breaking down… ...
(Akiit.com) Last night my favorite team UNC easily breeze passed Gonzaga and now are in the elite eight… One more win and we are off to the Final Four… We play again on Sunday… On that note, I need find a newspaper… A friend of mines have been dabbing into ...